Chronic muscle tension is a common underlying factor in many pain disorders, causing reduced arterial blood flow, tissue ...

Why is turkey breast white but the legs are dark? Dive into the biology of a Thanksgiving turkey and learn how muscle use ...

Cellular respiration, the metabolic pathway that converts biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP) ...

Scientists found that reduced ATP signaling in the hippocampus can trigger both depression and anxiety in mice. Lower ATP levels and a drop in connexin 43 expression appeared to make stressed animals ...

Kanazawa University research: Scientists develop a new method to measure cellular energy in real time ...

The sliding filament model underlies all types of muscle contractions. Here are the three main types: Concentric Contraction: ...

Phosphorus, a key ingredient in fertilizers, is running out. The world's food systems depend on phosphorus mined from limited reserves, yet much of what is applied to fields washes away, leaving soils ...

In two new studies, scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have uncovered detailed blueprints of how certain molecular "gates" in human cells work—findings that could open doors to new ...

Pain conditions related to chronic muscle tension affect millions of individuals and often persist despite medication or ...

ABSTRACT: Skeletal muscle is the largest organ in the human body, and improving energy metabolism is crucial for maintaining and promoting health, including alleviating metabolic disorders like ...

A research team has demonstrated how the energy levels of individual neurons in the brain change during so-called spreading depolarizations -- waves of activity that occur in various brain disorders.

People often discuss the importance of removing, or “flushing out,” lactic acid from the blood after intense exercise to reduce muscle soreness, speed recovery, or boost athletic performance. After ...